Must-see restaurants in Caribbean

  • Kayak Kafe & Juice Bar

    Carriacou

    On a diminutive deck overlooking the water near the dock, this cafe is a great place for a tasty breakfast. Also serves fresh juices and smoothies,…

  • Friends Cafe

    Puerto Rico

    An unmissable, buzzing little place under sunshades right on the plaza, Friends serves knock-out coffee, great smoothies and wonderful ricotta-and-spinach…

  • Tastee Patties

    Port Antonio

    If you're missing your regular patty fix, peanut porridge breakfasts and cups of fish tea, Tastee Patties next to Musgrave market will have you sighing…

  • Donna & Giorgio’s

    Bonaire

    Book a spot on the wide porch at this popular restaurant, and enjoy handmade pastas, grilled meats and fresh seafood, prepared as they are in Giorgio's…

  • Yvette Beach Bar

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    On the main road in the center of Long Bay, Yvette's is a lively open-sided restaurant and bar, with a thatched seating area. Strong on fish, curry goat…

  • Café Italia

    Península de Samaná

    The burgers, burritos, pastas and pastries aren't anything special but it has a pleasant outdoor patio right across from the ferry dock and is very…

  • Los Nardis

    Artemisa & Mayabeque Provinces

    Unsignposted, thus hard-to-find, private restaurant a block from the main drag (Av 28 de Enero) that serves unadorned Cuban dishes featuring mucho rice…

  • Richard's

    Trinidad

    Follow the crowds to Richard's, easily the most popular of the bake-and-shark outlets. The extensive fresh salad bar is kept well stocked, and the sauces…

  • Casa Bavaria

    Central Mountains

    This restaurant, perched at a lofty 2105ft in the mountains north of Orocovis, specializes in German–Creole food – mainly gargantuan portions of meat…

  • Cremería Guamá

    Holguín

    Havana's famous ice-cream parlor. Lose an hour underneath the striped red-and-white awning overlooking pedestrianized Calle Manduley and enjoy peso treats…

  • Spicy Nice Bakery

    Montego Bay & Northwest Coast

    Spice is nice at this bakery, which is locally renowned for its coco bread, beef patties and desserts that'll get you through a siege, such as sweet…

  • Don Pepe

    Habana del Este

    When the Guanabo pizza gets too much, head to this thatched-roof, beach-style restaurant about 50m from the sands of Playa Santa María. It specializes in…

  • La Parrilla de Luis

    Cabarete

    Ignore the noise and fumes from idling motoconchos (motorcycle taxis) and pull up a plastic chair to enjoy delicious plates of barbecue chicken and yucca.

  • Restaurante Café Cienfuegos

    Cienfuegos

    This is the most ambitious of the eating options at Club Cienfuegos. It's a refined place on the top floor, where you'll pay CUC$12 and up for a steak or…

  • Supermercado Lindo

    Las Terrenas

    One of the largest and best supermarkets in town, this is the place to go for canned food, pasta, produce, imported foods, snacks, wine and any other…

  • Between 2 Buns

    Bonaire

    The go-to spot for a hearty and wholesome breakfast or lunch, with a wide variety of sandwiches served on fresh bread. It's a perfect lunch stop between…

  • Greengo's Cantina

    US Virgin Islands

    Join the boisterous young expat crowd chowing down on Greengo's tacos, burritos and quesadillas, and knocking back shots from the 150-strong array of…

  • Karijava Coffee House

    The Exumas

    The best place in Grand Exuma for an espresso coffee and a cinnamon roll or light breakfast, welcoming Karijava also encourages you to linger with free wi…

  • Le Taj

    Fort-de-France

    For a spicy time-out from Martinique's Creole and French fare, head to this lowlit restaurant that offers the full range of curries and lots for…

  • Jamaican Grill

    Bermuda

    This Hamilton parish offshoot of the City of Hamilton eatery cooks up Jamaican favorites such as curry goat, jerk chicken, oxtail and beans and coconut…

  • Léa Market

    Haiti

    Cap's most modern supermarket in black tile, complete with gluten-free crackers as well as espresso drinks and panini. Stock up on wine and liquor as well.

  • Jerkie’s

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    An unassuming but top-notch main-street jerk joint serving jerk chicken and pork, along with bammy, festival and all the usual sides.

  • Crystal Edge

    Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast

    Crystal Edge specializes in Jamaican favorites, such as curry goat, stews and filling soups. It's also popular for Sunday brunch (served until 11am).

  • Punto Italia

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    Imports gourmet Italian and European brands; stocks fresh meat and cheeses; and serves quick-fire pastas and pizza in an attached open-air pavilion.

  • Alex Curry Goat

    Jamaica

    Popular cookshop and bar locally renowned for large portions of tasty – you've guessed it! – curry goat. Also good manish water (goat soup).

  • Devon House I-Scream

    Negril

    This Seven Mile Beach outpost of the Kingston ice cream empire serves huge scoops of its signature flavors, including grapenut and Dragon Stout.

  • D'Mari Cafeteria

    Central Highlands

    Before you climb Pico Duarte, fuel up on eggs and ginger-flavored coffee at this yellow wooden house on the way to La Ciénaga de Manabao.

  • Turtles

    St Croix

    Munch hulking sandwiches made with homemade bread or sip a fine cup of coffee at beachfront tables under sea-grape trees. Cash only.

  • Juici Patties

    Ocho Rios

    The local branch of ever-popular patty chain, serving breakfasts and coco bread as well as cheese, beef, chicken and fish patties.

  • Little Tokyo

    Freeport & Lucaya

    The go-to place for sushi, sashimi and Japanese noodles, Little Tokyo is authentic, the food is fresh and there are marina views.

  • Island Grill

    Ocho Rios

    This branch of the ubiquitous but reliable food chain is good for cheap but filling take-out jerk dishes, curries and the like.

  • Patty Place

    Providenciales

    For a cheap, quick snack it's hard to go past these Jamaican-style beef, chicken or shrimp patties. Also excellent ice cream.

  • Marie's Local Cuisine

    St Lucia

    A welcoming restaurant next to the botanical gardens with a quality Creole lunch buffet. Good, hearty meals and a fair price.

  • Fresh Market

    Roseau

    Roseau's best-stocked supermarket has a prime location on the waterfront and offers the best range of products on the island.

  • El Farolito

    North Coast

    A standout beach restaurant, serving fish, burgers, fried chicken and more. The owner and staff members could not be nicer.

  • Elena's

    St Lucia

    Cool off from the Castries heat with some delicious Italian gelati from the downtown branch of this Rodney Bay institution.

  • Restaurant Johnson

    Punta Cana & the Southeast

    Fresh seafood is offered at this simple and bare-bones Dominican place on the town square, walkable from the ferry pier.

  • Patty’s Deli

    Carriacou

    Upmarket groceries, from deli meats and cheeses to fresh quiches and cakes, plus wines and excellent sandwiches.

  • Juici Patties

    Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast

    Ever reliable Jamaican chain selling patties of all varieties as well as breakfast porridge, saltfish and soup.

  • Anchor Bay Fish Fry

    Eleuthera

    Music, singing, dancing, conch, lobster, Kalik: this has all the prerequisites of a classic Bahamian fish fry.

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